ABS CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT 2007 3.G User Guide

What is the worst time for this? Wet ice. Very cold
snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on.
But wet ice can be even more trouble because it
may offer the least traction of all. You can get
wet ice when it is about freezing, 32°F (0°C), and
freezing rain begins to fall. Try to avoid driving
on wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there.
Whatever the condition — smooth ice, packed,
blowing, or loose snow — drive with caution.Accelerate gently. Try not to break the fragile
traction. If you accelerate too fast, the drive wheels
will spin and polish the surface under the tires
even more.
The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) improves your
vehicle’s stability when you make a hard stop
on a slippery road. Even though you have ABS,
you will want to begin stopping sooner than
you would on dry pavement. SeeAnti-Lock Brake
System (ABS) on page 327.
Allow greater following distance on any
slippery road.
Watch for slippery spots. The road might be
ne until you hit a spot that is covered with
ice. On an otherwise clear road, ice patches
may appear in shaded areas where the
sun cannot reach, such as around clumps of
trees, behind buildings, or under bridges.
Sometimes the surface of a curve or an
overpass may remain icy when the
surrounding roads are clear. If you see a
patch of ice ahead of you, brake before you
are on it. Try not to brake while you are
actually on the ice, and avoid sudden steering
maneuvers.
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Recreational Vehicle Towing
Recreational vehicle towing means towing your
vehicle behind another vehicle — such as behind
a motorhome. The two most common types of
recreational vehicle towing are known as “dinghy
towing” (towing your vehicle with all four wheels
on the ground) and “dolly towing” (towing
your vehicle with two wheels on the ground and
two wheels up on a device known as a “dolly”).
Dinghy Towing and Dolly Towing
All-Wheel Drive Vehicles
Notice:Towing an all-wheel-drive vehicle with
all four wheels on the ground, or even with
only two of its wheels on the ground, will
damage drivetrain components. Do not tow an
all-wheel-drive vehicle if any of its wheels
will be on the ground.
Your vehicle is not designed to be towed with any
of the wheels on the ground. If your vehicle
must be towed, seeTowing Your Vehicle on
page 378.
Autoride®
The Autoride®feature provides improved vehicle
ride and handling under a variety of passenger and
loading conditions.
The system is fully automatic and uses a computer
controller to continuously monitor vehicle speed,
wheel to body position, lift/dive and steering
position of the vehicle. The controller then sends
signals to each shock absorber to independently
adjust the damping level to provide the optimum
vehicle ride.
Autoride
®also interacts with the tow/haul mode
that, when activated, will provide additional control
of the shock absorbers. This additional control
results in better ride and handling characteristics
when the vehicle is loaded or towing a trailer. See
“Tow/Haul Mode” underTowing a Trailer on
page 380for more information.
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Parking on Hills
{CAUTION:
You really should not park your vehicle,
with a trailer attached, on a hill. If
something goes wrong, your rig could
start to move. People can be injured, and
both your vehicle and the trailer can be
damaged.
But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill,
here’s how to do it:
1. Apply your regular brakes, but don’t shift into
PARK (P) yet.
2. Have someone place chocks under the trailer
wheels.
3. When the wheel chocks are in place, release
the regular brakes until the chocks absorb
the load.
4. Reapply the regular brakes. Then apply your
parking brake and shift into PARK (P).
5. Release the regular brakes.
When You Are Ready to Leave After
Parking on a Hill
1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal
down while you:
start your engine,
shift into a gear, and
release the parking brake.
2. Let up on the brake pedal.
3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the
chocks.
4. Stop and have someone pick up and store the
chocks.
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
Your vehicle will need service more often when
you’re pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance
Schedule for more on this. Things that are
especially important in trailer operation are
automatic transmission uid (don’t overll), engine
oil, axle lubricant, belts, cooling system and
brake system. Each of these is covered in this
manual, and the Index will help you nd them
quickly. If you’re trailering, it’s a good idea
to review these sections before you start your trip.
Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and
bolts are tight.
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Fabric/Carpet
Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush
attachment frequently to remove dust and loose
dirt. A canister vacuum with a beater bar in
the nozzle may only be used on oor carpet and
carpeted oor mats. For soils, always try to remove
them rst with plain water or club soda. Before
cleaning, gently remove as much of the soil
as possible using one of the following techniques:
For liquids: gently blot the remaining soil with a
paper towel. Allow the soil to absorb into the
paper towel until no more can be removed.
For solid dry soils: remove as much as possible
and then vacuum.
To clean, use the following instructions:
1. Saturate a lint-free, clean white cloth with
water or club soda.
2. Wring the cloth to remove excess moisture.3. Start on the outside edge of the soil and
gently rub toward the center. Continue
cleaning, using a clean area of the cloth each
time it becomes soiled.
4. Continue to gently rub the soiled area until the
cleaning cloth remains clean.
5. If the soil is not completely removed, use a
mild soap solution and repeat the cleaning
process that was used with plain water.
If any of the soil remains, a commercial fabric
cleaner or spot lifter may be necessary. When a
commercial upholstery cleaner or spot lifter is to be
used, test a small hidden area for colorfastness
rst. If the locally cleaned area gives any
impression that a ring formation may result, clean
the entire surface.
After the cleaning process has been completed, a
paper towel can be used to blot excess moisture
from the fabric or carpet.
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Circuit Breaker Usage
CB1Passenger’s Side Power Window
Circuit Breaker
CB2 Passenger’s Seat Circuit Breaker
CB3 Driver’s Seat Circuit Breaker
CB4 Not UsedUnderhood Fuse Block
The underhood fuse block is located in the engine
compartment, on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
To access the fuse/relay block, push in on the tabs
on the end of the fuse/relay block cover and lift.
To remove fuses, hold the end of the fuse between
your thumb and index nger and pull straight out.
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A
Accessories and Modications..................... 397
Accessory Power Outlet(s).......................... 217
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle....................................................... 85
Additives, Fuel............................................ 400
Add-On Electrical Equipment....................... 509
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal............ 128
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine............................. 412
Air Conditioning........................................... 219
Airbag
Passenger Status Indicator....................... 230
Readiness Light....................................... 229
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic
Module (SDM).......................................... 555
Airbag System............................................... 67
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle......................... 85
How Does an Airbag Restrain?.................. 76
Passenger Sensing System....................... 78
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..... 84
What Makes an Airbag Inate?.................. 75
What Will You See After an Airbag
Inates?................................................. 76
When Should an Airbag Inate?................. 73
Where Are the Airbags?............................. 70All-Wheel Drive........................................... 443
All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System.................... 333
Analog Clock............................................... 218
Antenna, Fixed Mast................................... 318
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna
System.................................................... 319
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).................... 327
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light....... 234
Appearance Care
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels........ 504
Care of Safety Belts................................ 500
Chemical Paint Spotting........................... 506
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.............. 502
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle.......... 496
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 498
Finish Care.............................................. 502
Finish Damage......................................... 505
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.................................... 499
Leather.................................................... 499
Sheet Metal Damage............................... 505
Speaker Covers....................................... 500
Tires........................................................ 505
Underbody Maintenance........................... 506
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials.......... 507
Washing Your Vehicle .............................. 501
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Appearance Care (cont.)
Weatherstrips........................................... 501
Windshield and Wiper Blades................... 503
Wood Panels........................................... 500
Ashtray(s).................................................... 218
Audio System(s).......................................... 267
Audio Steering Wheel Controls................. 316
Care of Your CD and DVD Player............ 318
Care of Your CDs and DVDs................... 318
Chime Level Adjustment........................... 319
Fixed Mast Antenna................................. 318
Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation
Manual................................................. 302
Radio with CD and DVD.......................... 270
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)............................ 313
Setting the Time...................................... 269
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................ 315
Understanding Radio Reception............... 317
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...... 319
Automatic Headlamp System....................... 210
Automatic Transmission
Fluid........................................................ 415
Operation................................................. 129
Autoride
®..................................................... 379
B
Battery........................................................ 437
Run-Down Protection............................... 212
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.................... 362
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)................. 327
Emergencies............................................ 329
Parking.................................................... 136
System Warning Light.............................. 232
Brake Pedal, Throttle................................... 128
Brakes........................................................ 433
Braking....................................................... 326
Braking in Emergencies............................... 329
Break-In, New Vehicle................................. 123
Bulb Replacement....................................... 450
Headlamp Aiming..................................... 447
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting.... 450
License Plate Lamps................................ 452
Replacement Bulbs.................................. 452
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker,
Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps........... 450
Buying New Tires........................................ 470
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